Why I Want to be a Teacher
I started working on my college degree twenty years ago but personal circumstances derailed me and I ended up leaving school before I had a chance to finish. As soon as I had school age children, I became actively involved in PTA and helping out in the classroom. I loved the all around feeling in the school. Two years ago my two oldest boys were in accidents and because we don’t have medical insurance, all the bills went on the credit card. My husband and I decided that since our youngest was now in school all day, I would go back to work until the credit card was paid off. Because I didn’t have a degree the only thing I thought I was qualified for was to be a checker at Wal-mart. That lasted four days, I hated it. My last day of work there I came home crying. My husband and I discussed it and he said “you are supposed to teach”. The next day I got a job as a substitute teacher. I fell in love with teaching.
I love the look on a student’s face when they finally understand a concept, I love listening to the students’ conversations and hearing their ideas, and to be honest I enjoy being in charge.
Last year I had a fifth grade class that I subbed about two or three times a month. I really got to know the students and they got to know me. On the last day that I taught the class one student said to me “Mrs. Hughes, you are my favorite sub. Do you want to know why? You don’t let me get away with anything”. I don’t think I’ve ever gotten a nicer compliment. It was thanks to this class that I decided to become a real teacher.
The only things I don’t like about being a substitute teacher are not knowing what school or grade I’ll be teaching each day and not having the time to develop a relationship with the students. I decided to rectify this problem by going back to college and getting my teaching degree. I am also setting an example for my children. When I graduate I will be the first women in the history of my family to finish college. My mom is also in school. We’ll see who finishes first. I think it will be me.
I am excited to see which of you two finish first...good luck! It is awesome that your mom is also in school!!
ReplyDeleteI am excited to send you into the field of teaching. You seem to be excited and have lots of new and fresh ideas to include in your classroom. This assignment seems to have been a fun exercise for you and I hope that your dreams become a reality for both your students and yourself.
Nice job on the blog...looking forward to next week's blog!
PS...I am excited to be a part of the process to help you become a great teacher!